Establishing а cohesive system of government service in the Russian Federation through the completion of a reform of its condition and the creation of a system of civil service management and formation of high-quality personnel in government service, which will provide effectiveness in government management, and the development of civil society and innovation economy.

Based on these recent events, it is reasonable to conclude that Medvedev understands how crippling the corruption problem is in Russia and is serious about combating it. To be sure, many Russian observers conclude that a genuine anti-corruption program is essential to prevent Russia’s collapse. Still, Russia has a history of new leaders arriving on a mission to eradicate corruption, only abandon the goal once public attention fades.

So, the big question is whether this anti-corruption push is for real, and whether it will last long enough to bring about the fundamental changes in Russian politics, business, society, and culture that must take place. In the next few posts, I will examine Russia’s new anti-corruption legislation and its place within the National Anti-Corruption Plan. I will also try to provide a case study of corruption in Russia, in the context of a particular industry.

Update: Today Vedomosti has some reporting on the income/wealth reports of other members of the administration and government. And here is an article from the other day. Below is Vedomosti’s infographic showing the earnings of government members: